We had originally booked into a different hotel in Taupo but it was horrible, so went to Catelli's at the last minute. I wish we'd booked there first! The rooms are a bit dated but they are comfortable and have everything you need. The hosts of this small hotel, Wendy and Dennis, were lovely people and made our stay even... more

Chose Catelli's as our Taupo stop-off and would completely concur with the other reviewers who guided me in this decision. Upon arrival was greeted by Wendy and Denis with a spontaneous, very large glass of wine and the warmest of conviviality. The room (or apartment) was immaculate in every way and the spa (old style but no worse for that)... more

Last month we went to Taupo for the Junior Wolrd Championship of motocross. We stayed in Catelli's motel, and it was great. Rooms are cleaned every day, everything was perfect. We were a large group of New Caledonian and French people, and fortunately Denis and Wendy, the managers, were there to make us feel like home. They are great people,... more

The room was immaculate - which is very important to us; small kids tend to find every little thing on the floor. Bed linens - including blankets, mattresses and pillows were all fresh and new. We opted to stay in a studio room and were prepared to have the toddler sleep with us, but owners surprised us by putting in... more

Catelli's was clean, fresh and inviting. We stayed in one of the spacious family suits, which has a large private spa pool - perfect for relaxing after a hard day sightseeing / skiing. They even have the latest DVD's to borrow at reception at no charge! Very relaxing and comfortable - enjoyed the stay. Thank you Wendy & Denise! Danielle more

My partner and I stayed a Catelli's for a weekend last month. Wendy and Denis went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. We are from Wellington and were considering Taupo as a wedding venue. Their local knowledge and helpfulness sold us on Taupo as a venue and their motel as a key part of looking after our... more

Great value for money,Owners extremely friendly and recommened for family stays. The lady certainly makes sure you know whats happening around Taupo and we will use them again more

The room was cleaned daily, they even washed up for us one day which we felt quilty about. The room was really nice, with a comfy sofa and bed. Hot tub was preety cool too. Good location for looking at taupo and the thermal explorer highway. And only an hour to get to rotorua. The room also had a dvd... more

We booked our stay at Catelli's based on the positive reviews on Trip Advisor and were delighted with our choice. It was easy to find, off the main road and very quiet. 2 minutes from the lake and lots of restaurants within 5-10 minutes walk; the area is well lit so we had no problems finding our way back in... more